infuriation

noun

Definition of infuriationnext
as in indignation

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Recent Examples of infuriation The brilliant dialogue—full of sarcasm, barbs, resentment, infuriation, competition but also underpinned by love—is so very perfectly sisterly! — Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infuriation
  1. indignation
  2. outrage
  3. fury
  4. ire
  5. wrath
  6. aggravation
  7. rage
  8. animosity
Noun
  • Along with his signature rapid-fire, garrulous dialogue, Sorkin’s tendency for self-righteous indignation is very much in evidence.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • But a new wave of indignation swept Spain when Abascal, who uses a wheelchair, was carried on a stretcher from her apartment after police cordoned off the street.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of indignation
Noun
  • And so The Devils remains a movie out of time, a masterpiece and an outrage.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The incident sparked public outrage and prompted the Police Department to launch an internal investigation.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of outrage
Noun
  • The details of the allegations, which disclosed how fraternity members used a Snapchat group chat to discuss the woman and events at the party with openly crude language, sparked fury across the nation.
    — Elissa Nadworny, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026
  • But the North previously reacted with fury to major defections of its citizens, accusing South Korea of kidnapping them.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of fury
Noun
  • Indian tycoon Mukesh Ambani, whose plans to launch satellite communications and dominance over the Indian telecom market have drawn the ire of Elon Musk last week, has a more pressing worry.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Because Todd’s wondering aloud to Kate about the degree and nature of Grace and Hal’s bond prompted Kate’s own concern, Todd is next to be on the receiving end of Grace’s righteous ire.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of ire
Noun
  • While Brian rode off to war, Ellen reluctantly returned to Leoch, fully aware of the wrath awaiting her from Colum in particular.
    — Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
  • None of these companies want to incur the wrath of this very vengeful president.
    — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of wrath
Noun
  • And both are attuned to the moments when Evans lets his aggravation slip.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Kurt's key takeaways I like technology that removes some of the aggravation from grocery shopping.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of aggravation
Noun
  • Denial gave way to rage, then rage collapsed into despair, for there is no bargain to be made with genocide.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Using this [execution] to invoke rage, or some political statement, is not something the families want.
    — Meagan Harris, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of rage
Noun
  • There’s no animosity between Mahomes and Kelce about the award, but this being a Nickelodeon show, there will be slime.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
  • But as much of Washington scrambles to get its arms around emerging AI risks, elsewhere in the country, opposition to data centers does not necessarily indicate animosity toward AI.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of animosity

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“Infuriation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infuriation. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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